The Richard Clarke First School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–9 · Rugeley, Staffordshire
The Richard Clarke First School is a primary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire for ages 4–9 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 2 May 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Schoolhouse Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, WS15 3BT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–9
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 106 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 2.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 2 May 2024
Strengths
- “This is a highly harmonious and happy learning community.”
- “Pupils and their parents and carers have nothing but praise and appreciation for what this small school with a big heart offers.”
- “The motto ‘Together, Everyone Achieves More’ embodies the togetherness and sense of collaboration that permeates throughout all that the school does.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 17 first-preference applications, 17 offers in total, 17 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Talbot First School 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The St. Mary's CofE Primary School 3.3 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Needwood CofE Primary School 3.4 mi Not judged
- Henry Chadwick Primary School 4.3 mi Good
- Chancel Primary School 4.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Forest Hills Primary School 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Colwich CofE Primary School 4.8 mi Good
- Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy 4.9 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next